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Monthly Archives: May 2012
The Graduation Dance
Congratulations to all the graduates at every level, college, high school, middle school and kindergarden. This is a necessary ceremonial marker to remember significant transitions and major accomplishments. OK, maybe not for the kindergarden graduates. That one might be more … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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R.I.P. Doc Watson
The great Doc Watson has passed away at the age of 89. He played the guitar and sang, but mostly he took possession of songs and fixed them with a translation that others could only admire and hope to imitate. … Continue reading
Tagged Music
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Volunteers
Today’s guest post comes from Jim in Clark’s Grove. I see two kinds of volunteers in my world – plants and people. Volunteer people give up their free time to do work they feel is important. Sometimes they’re thought of … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Blogs
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Last of the Lefse
Today’s Memorial Day guest post comes from Barbara in Robbinsdale. One or more Baboons have expressed interest in hearing more about our son Joel, who died in September 2007 from an alcohol related accident, at the age of 26. Telling … Continue reading
Ask Dr. Babooner
Dear Dr. Babooner, About ten months ago, I was asked to give the commencement speech at a local university and I said “yes,” not thinking that the time would come when I would actually have to do it. But now … Continue reading
Posted in Dr. Babooner, Uncategorized
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The Blood of Reagan!
Today’s guest post is by Dr. Larry Kyle of Genway. I know what you’re thinking, but I did not enter a bid on the Blood of Reagan! Oh, I was tempted! As the founder and produce manager of a grocery … Continue reading
Raised Eyebrows
A request and a couple of curiosities today: First, I’m planning to take a week off June 4th through the 9th, so a selection of guests posts would be much appreciated to keep Trail Baboon fresh each day. Many thanks … Continue reading
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Don’t Look Up
Today is the anniversary of the dedication of the main branch of the New York Public Library, a landmark which was officially opened on May 23, 1911. This is the iconic library building on 5th Avenue, with an entrance guarded … Continue reading
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Hospitality and Houseguests
New York is the most exciting city in the world. That’s not just my opinion. A lot of people say that. The city is also very welcoming and hospitable, which is not a commonly held view among humans, but I … Continue reading
Pinhole Camera Pt. 2
I was looking forward to seeing last night’s partial eclipse of the sun, but lacking a welder’s mask I knew it would be melted eyeball time if I actually tried to watch. So when the day started with rain, and … Continue reading
Tagged Outer Space, Science
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